Producer NE

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Producer NE Full Time Memphis, TN, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1390 Are you a storyteller? An investigator? Are you driven by a need to find the truth? News Producers bring to life the original content that is the backbone of our journalism. WHBQ-TV, the dominant #1 station in the Mid-South, is in search of a News Producer who consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and extended coverage. In addition, successful candidates must have a deep comprehension of coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas. Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role. Candidates should have at least 2 years of live producing experience in a professional television newsroom.

Craft relevant, energetic, important and memorable newscasts Develop graphics for production by design department Write opens, stories, and teases Assign stories to anchors, writers, and editors for scripting, production and timing Consult with directors, anchors, other producers, and managers on production needs Oversee presentation and production guiding coverage from the control room Understand and effectively use all digital and linear platforms Other duties may be assigned

Prior news management experience is a plus Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in journalism or a related program Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects